Experience a fascinating sailing trip along the Sicilian coast and through the
impressive volcanic islands of the Aeolian Islands. We start in Syracuse, a city full of history and Mediterranean flair, and sail along the east coast of Sicily to Taormina, where spectacular views of Mount Etna and the famous Isola Bella await us.
From there, we set course for the Aeolian Islands and back again. A route that is all about enjoyment. Between historic towns, lively markets and the volcanic islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea, guests will experience Italian food and wine culture in a particularly intense form.
On Salina, we visit the Hauner winery, which is known for its characterful island wines. During a wine tasting, guests can enjoy the very special flavors of the Aeolian Islands and enjoy other local specialties such as grappa and capers, which are produced here in high quality.
A visit to the market in Catania, which is considered one of the most beautiful fish markets in Italy, is also an absolute must-do on the program. The selection of large fish – tuna, swordfish and dolphinfish – is overwhelming and gives a good impression of the importance of the sea for Sicilian cuisine. Back on board, there is a wine tasting with locally sourced wines, which picks up and deepens the culinary thread of the trip.
The week will be accompanied by Wolfgang Lechner, who, in addition to the excursions, will give two to three lectures on the topics “Never order spaghetti Bolognese! Ten popular misconceptions about Italian cuisine”, “Wine from way up high: Why the best wines in Italy grow on the slopes of Mount Etna today” and “The Seasick Privy Councillor: How the young Goethe experienced Sicily and its delights”.
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Theme Journeys
A travel companion & interesting
Shore excursions round off these trips.
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(Single usage with 50% or 80% surcharge)
Deluxe Cabin:
Deluxe: Our largest cabins with variable
Bed position (single or double bed) and
spacious bathroom.
Long Cabin:
Long: Slightly smaller than the Deluxe cabin with
double bed and spacious bathroom.
Do you have any questions or suggestions?
Please contact us!
You can travel from major airports and with the usual airlines. If you want to travel in a more climate-friendly way, you can check the options by train or ferry.
The cruise price includes: Costs for the nautical crew and service, accommodation on board in the booked category, sea transportation, full board on board / one dinner per week to explore the local cuisine at own expense, water, tea, filter coffee.
The price does not include: arrival and departure, transfers, soft drinks, Nespresso and alcoholic beverages, water sports on board, shore excursions and gratuities.
In summer it is (almost) always nice and warm – although it usually remains pleasant on board above the water – in spring and fall it is cooler, you sometimes need a sweater, and the weather is more changeable than in summer. The winds of the Mediterranean Sea are as diverse as the countries and can be very different depending on the region.
We had a trip with KAIRÓS that could not have been better. Many thanks to the whole team and not least to our fantastic crew!
13.10.2023 - Martin and his family after their cruise off Sicily
CHRONOS is the almost identical sister ship of the RHEA and sails mainly in the western Mediterranean on the Côte d’Azur and Italy, as well as in the Caribbean islands of the Grenadines and Antigua.
Discover our special offers for solo travelers in the Caribbean:
🎉Christmas & New Year’s Eve without single cabin supplement
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